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James A. Goins replied to Gav Brown's discussion Contest: “Colors” - DEADLINE PASSED

"Gary, I must apologize. I meant to enter my piece into the contest but I ended up getting a scoring gig and I simply didn't have time to focus on the piece. However, I have now. Please keep me in the loop for future contests. I really do…"

Jan 8

James A. Goins replied to Gav Brown's discussion Proposed contest: “Colors”

"I'm In."

Oct 23, 2020

Gav Brown left a comment for James A. Goins

"Welcome James!"

Oct 17, 2020

James A. Goins is now a member of Composers' Forum

Oct 17, 2020

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Profile Information

What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?: Film, Television, Multimedia, Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Contemporary Ensembles

What is your favorite genre or style of music?: Film Music

Is music your main income source?: Yes!

Where do you live?: United States

About Me (Must include at least one paragraph of biographical information about you as a composer) - blank or minimal answers on this line will cause your request to be rejected. Include a link to your website if you have one.: James composes, directs and writes for film, and theatre. His music style covers musical genres such as Orchestral, Contemporary Classical, Instrumental, Soundtrack, Jazz and Soul.

James is a member of BMI, The Dramatist Guild of America, The American Composers Forum, The Playwrights Center, The National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc., Composers Diversity Collective, Theatre West, The Society of Composers & Lyricist, and the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers. He is the Executive Director of the Laity Institute of the Arts, a Private Arts Foundation which teaches the visual and performing arts to children and adults. He is also an accomplished playwright and composer. He learned to hone his skills in musical theatre through New Musicals Inc.